Isabelle Gitlin 'Long & Gone'

Isabelle Gitlin’s new single, ‘Long & Gone,’ is exactly what I needed to soundtrack the heartache of the season. Following the success of her debut single, ‘For Tonight,’ Gitlin continues to prove that she’s got the chops to blend powerful emotion with the perfect pop-country-soft-rock fusion. This song is the kind that makes you want to curl up with a cup of tea, stare out the window, and reflect on every bad decision you’ve ever made in love—and that’s not a bad thing.

Opening with a piano melody that sets a somber but beautiful mood, the song slowly builds to showcase Isabelle’s vocal range, drawing listeners in with a seamless mix of vulnerability and strength. You might think you know where the song’s going, but it’s the subtle nuances and raw honesty in the lyrics that make it shine. Gitlin and her friend Talitha’s collaboration infuses the track with a narrative that feels deeply personal yet universally relatable, tapping into that all-too-familiar feeling of “why can’t I let this go?”

What truly sets ‘Long & Gone’ apart is its lush instrumentation, paired with Gitlin’s voice, which manages to feel like a warm embrace and a sharp cry at the same time. With influences from SZA, Mariah Carey, and Miley Cyrus, this song manages to feel both contemporary and nostalgic, transporting you to a moment where you’re the main character in a dramatic love story. And the best part? It doesn’t let you stay there for long. You’ll find yourself hitting replay, unable to resist the magic.

The emotional honesty in ‘Long & Gone’ goes beyond just relatable lyrics; it’s the way Isabelle Gitlin sings about sitting in pain without a reason, without a person to blame. It’s raw and real, making this song perfect for those nights when you need a reminder that you’re not alone in your struggle. “It’s very difficult to sit in that pain,” Gitlin notes, and it’s that honesty that makes the track so special.

With ‘Long & Gone,’ Isabelle Gitlin stakes her claim as a singer-songwriter who knows how to turn heartbreak into something beautiful and cathartic. Listen now, and you might just find yourself with a new anthem for the tough days.

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